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Walmart retires DRM, deserts users on the way to freedom.

Similar to Amazon, MySpace and other online music vendors it appears Walmart is transitioning to DRM free music offerings.  We applaud them for recognizing the information rights of their customers and removing the impediments to fair use which digital restrictions … Continue reading

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Navy to focus only on open systems

Federal Computer Week has a story covering the US Navy’s position on open source software and open standards. There are a few choice quotes from Vice Adm. Mark Edwards which show the navy understands benefit of unhindered access to information. … Continue reading

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